3 Cents (type 2 - two lines bordering star) , United States

1854-1858

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

The American crest on a 6-pointed star. On this 2nd type, the star has 3 external contours.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1858

Engravers:

James Barton Longacre

Reverse

Description:

Roman numeral III inside a stylized C

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

III

Engravers:

James Barton Longacre

Specifications

Weight0.75g
Diameter14mm
CompositionSilver (.900) (.100 copper)
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value3 Cents

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